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Exotic Mineral Auctions

Sharon Stone for Sale

— September 24, 2008 — Unique
Believe it or not, Sharon Stone is about to go on sale in a public auction by Heritage Auction Galleries of Dallas, Texas, on September 28, 2008. For real!

Hold your horses though, the Sharon Stone that is going under the hammer is actually a stone, a rare and exotic seven-inch tall group of rainbow-hued Tourmaline crystals found in Brazil ten years ago.

The precious stone was named “Sharon Stone” by the miners who discovered it because of its ‘natural beauty’. Experts consider it to be, “the finest Penfield specimen in existence.”

So how much would Sharon Stone cost you? The rare mineral has a pre-sale estimate of $90,000 but would most likely go for much more.

“It’s one of the very few private collections of fine mineral specimens ever to be sold publicly. The collection of over 400 one-of-a-kind pieces of Quartz, Fluorite, Tourmaline, Calcite and other minerals was put together by Daniel Trinchillo Sr. of Forest Hills, New York,’’ said David Herskowitz, Director of Heritage’s Natural History Auctions.
Trend Themes
1. Exotic Mineral Auctions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms for unique mineral auctions to expand the reach and accessibility of these rare items.
2. Tourmaline Crystals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new techniques for sustainable and ethical sourcing of Tourmaline crystals to support the growing demand in the gemstone and jewelry industry.
3. Private Collections of Fine Minerals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Digitizing private collections of fine minerals and creating virtual museums to provide a unique and immersive experience for mineral enthusiasts and researchers.
Industry Implications
1. Auction Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing blockchain technology in auction platforms to enhance transparency, security, and trust in high-value transactions.
2. Gemstone and Jewelry Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing advanced imaging and 3D printing technologies to create customizable jewelry designs using unique gemstones like Tourmaline crystals.
3. Digital Museums and Virtual Experiences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to create immersive digital experiences for exploring private collections of fine minerals.
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